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AR# 910

Foundation 6.x: is there Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 support?

Description

Is the Xilinx Foundation Series software supported underWindows 95, Windows NT, or OS/2?

**Note: This solution applies only to Foundation using the XACTStep 6.x implementation tools.

Foundation F1.3, using the M1 implementation tools is fully supported in both Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Solution

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Windows NT Support------------------The XACTstep 6.0.1 graphical Windows tools will not run underWindows NT. However, Xilinx has had some success using XACT5.2.1 (DOS-based tools) within a DOS session under Windows NT.

With Foundation v6.0.x:=======================Set the project type to XACT5, by selecting File->Project Typefrom the Foundation Project Manager.

To generate XNF files from schematics, open the Schematic Editor and select Options -> Export Netlist. Click OK to create XNF files for all schematics in the design.

Use the XACT5 button on the Project Manager design flow chart to invoke a DOS session to implement the design.---------------------

With Foundation F1.3:=====================Set the project type to XACTStep6, by selecting File -> Project Type from the Project Manager. If the XACTStep6 project typeis not available, refer to (Xilinx Solution 2599).

To generate XNF files from schematics, open the Schematic Editor and select Options -> Export Netlist. Click OK to create XNF files for all schematics in the design.

Open a DOS session and run XMAKE or XNFMERGE, XNFPREP, etc., onthe XNF file(s).-----------------

Refer to the Development System Reference Guide Vol. 1, 2, and3 for specific information about using the DOS-based tools.

The HDL Design Wizard (accessed through the HDL Editor) doesnot work under Windows NT.

For details about installing the XACT 5.2.1 tools under NT,refer to (Xilinx Solution 902), ignoring all references to Viewlogic, ProSeries, or Workview Office.

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Windows 95 Support==================

The Foundation design entry and simulation tools will run under Windows 95. However, there are some compatibility issues when running XACTstep 6.0.1 (the place & route tools) under Windows 95:

- The Design Manager may cause an "Illegal operation" error when closed. This causes no system problems and can be ignored.

- The Hardware Debugger may not run under Windows 95.

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OS/2 Support------------Foundation 6.0.1 has not been tested by Xilinx or Aldec underOS/2. This operating system is not supported.